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Galapagos Penguin

Galapagos Penguin. Spheniscus mendiculus. -Alexis Adams. Natural Habitat. W estern islands of Fernandina and Isabela Coastal areas Nutrient rich waters Volcanic rock Equator climate. Life History Characteristics. Eats small fish Eats mollusks and zooplanketon 53cm is length

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Galapagos Penguin

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  1. Galapagos Penguin Spheniscusmendiculus -Alexis Adams

  2. Natural Habitat • Western islands of Fernandina and Isabela • Coastal areas • Nutrient rich waters • Volcanic rock • Equator climate

  3. Life History Characteristics • Eats small fish • Eats mollusks and zooplanketon • 53cm is length • About 5 pounds

  4. Life History Characteristics • Has a predator/prey relationship • Predators include snakes, owls, hawks, sharks, fur seals, sea lions, cats, and dogs • Females are sexually mature at 3-4 years • Males are sexually mature at 4-6 years • Lay two eggs at once • If both hatch they only raise one • Reproduce twice a year • Lives in colonies

  5. Why Galapagos Penguins Are Endangered? • Human threats • Climate changes • Oil spills • Fishing Galapagos Penguin covered in oil from an oil spill

  6. Population • estimated between 3,000-8,000 penguins left • about 800 breeding pairs left in the world

  7. Conservation Efforts • Can join the Conservation Action Network • Can “Adopt A Penguin” • Donate at galapagos.org

  8. Quiz • What is the current population? • Name 3 reasons Galapagos penguins are endangered. 3. What do they eat? • Where are they located? • Name 3 different predators.

  9. Sources: • worldwildlife.org/species/galapagos-penguin • www.penguins.cl/galapagos-penguins.htm • neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/conservation?p_p_spp.. • http://www.galapagos.org/?gclid=CJy7z7aCu7sCFbFxOgod7DQAyQ

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